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July 21, 1995 KY · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
E & B Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS IN PROCESS OF HAULING COAL TO DUMP WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM TOP HITTING HIM ON THE NECK.

March 10, 1992 KY · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pa-Pa Coal Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

SCOOP OPER WAS SCRAPPING #10 ENTRY WHEN A PEACE OF DRAWROCK 1'THICK X 2'WIDE FELL FROM ROOF STRIKING DECK OF OPERATOR.CAUGHT HEAD BRUSED HEAD SLIGHTLY NO CUTS.

June 26, 1991 KY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
M & Mb Coal Company · Struck by falling object

HE WAS UP IN A PLACE TAMPING IT WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS STRIKING HIM IN THE CHEST.

March 12, 1991 KY · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
M & Mb Coal Company · Struck by falling object

HE WAS GOING UP IN A HEADING TO GET A LOAD OF COAL WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN BOLTS AND HIT HIM IN THE HEAD & CHEST.

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